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LONDON,  (Reuters) – Pop singer Rihanna has returned to the top of Britain’s album rankings with her album “Talk That Talk” after a run of 38 weeks in the Top 40, the Official Charts Company said today.

(Reuters) – Controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen said he was “gutted” after being dropped today from the England squad for the third and final test against South Africa amid speculation of dressing room tensions with his team mates.

In the wake of further unrest in Linden today, the PNCR this afternoon called for a halt to all Joint Services operations in the mining town.

As members of the joint services and protesters in Linden continue to face off, seven persons suffered injuries today from pellets that police used to fire at demonstrators gathered at various locations in the mining town.

Education Minister Priya Manickchand today condemned the torching of the One Mile Primary School in Linden this morning.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Renewable energy firm Naanovo, in partnership with a Jamaican company, plans to setup a power plant at Riverton City that will convert garbage into electricity, state investment agency Jampro told Sunday Business.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt, has hit back at International Olympic Association president Jacques Rogge, asking what else is needed for him to be considered a legend, after the Olympics boss dismissed Bolt’s claim to being a legend after repeating his 100m and 200m titles at the Olympic Games.

(Barbados Nation) The Pine Hill Dairy (PHD) is scrambling to get rid of 60 000 cases of unsold milk and has reportedly turned to Government for assistance.

The destructive spate of fires in Linden is continuing amid unrest in the town that began on July 18 with the killing of three protesters by police.

(Barbados Nation) Olympic fever in Barbados and the Caribbean reached a climax yesterday with a record feat and record haul of medals at the London Games.

(Trinidad Express) For nearly a year, taxpayers footed the bill for not one but three cellphones for ex-transport minister Devant Maharaj, in contravention of the Government’s own one-cellphone rule.

(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has declared the north-west peninsula a disaster area.

(Trinidad Express) Mudslides claimed the lives of two Diego Martin men yesterday, as residents in northwest Trinidad had to cope with impassable roads, thick mud in their homes, power outages and, in some areas, no telephone service.

President Donald Ramotar says a visit to the strife-wracked mining town of Linden is still on the cards but order must be restored.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Usain Bolt opened his London Olympics campaign with a Games record in the 100 metres final which erased any lingering doubts about his form and fitness.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaica has again shattered the world record in the men’s 4X100m relay.

Police say that at about 1920h last night, a speed boat plying the Bartica-Parika route collided with a small wooden boat operated by one Dyardard Sukhdeo and which had two male passengers on board.

Police say that at about 0230h today, the building used by the Region 10 Farmers Association at Christianburg, Wismar, was completely destroyed by fire.

DUBAI, (Reuters) – Two strong earthquakes struck northwest Iran today, killing 153 people and injuring more than 1,300 as buildings were reduced to rubble, Iranian officials said.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Trinidad & Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott completed a remarkable double by taking a surprise Olympic javelin gold today, less than a month after becoming world junior champion.